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Nigerian socialite, Paschal Okechukwu, popularly known as Chief Priest, has responded to critics following his defeat in the APC primary election. Naija News reports that Chief Priest lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency seat to the incumbent lawmaker, Canice Nwachukwu. Speaking during a live TikTok session with Peller, the businessman stated that despite losing the election, the APC has continued to support and favour him. According to Chief Priest, one of the party chairmen rewarded him with a brand-new car after the primary election defeat, adding that the vehicle was scheduled to be delivered the next day. “To those insulting me, APC is taking good care of me and the party is working in my favour. One of the chair...

The Federal Government has announced the planned suspension of the Eko Bridge in Lagos state. This was confirmed by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, during an inspection of the bridge. Umahi said: “We directed that this bridge be closed. That was about two weeks back, but our caring President Bola Tinubu is very much concerned about the closure of this Eko Bridge. “He has asked me to come back here and take a second look at that decision so that we don’t induce much hardship on Nigerians.” The Minister said that his team re-assessed the strength of the bridge on Monday and confirmed that the closure could be suspended at the moment. He said: “We have done our technical evaluation in line with the President’s directive. Putting safety over and above every decision, ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have released the mugshot of Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power. The commission tody, May 19, arrested Mamman following his conviction and 75-year jail sentence over a N22 billion fraud linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede,at a press conference disclosed that Mamman was arrested around 3:30 a.m. in Kaduna and is currently in the custody of the anti-graft agency. The arrest comes after Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ordered security agencies to apprehend the former minister wherever he may be found following his conviction on corruption-related charges. Last week, Justice Omotosho convicted Mamman on a 12-count charge bordering on mone...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his conviction in absentia. According to the EFCC, Mamman was apprehended in Rigasa area of Kaduna State. Confirming this development to newsmen, EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said the former minister was previously convicted and sentenced in absentia to 75 years imprisonment over corruption related offences. Read here. Saleh Mamman served as Nigeria's Minister of Power under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has opened up on how some persons tried to pitch him against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu barely three months after coming into power.  Speaking at the event of formerr Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, Shettima said the individuals, whom he refused to name but said are from Borno State, told Tinubu that he was plotting to k!ll him and take over power.  “The president said their story did not add up. He said when you gave me those clothes, I was an aspirant. I would not have been the candidate, neither were you going to be Vice presidential candidate,” he said. “Some people told him after election that I was planning to use the clothes to k!ll him and take over. However, Tinubu wore the clothes after that because he is not fetish.” S...

The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to an estimated 131 fatalities from 513 suspected cases, according to the country’s health minister, Samuel Roger Kamba. The latest figures mark a significant increase from previous official estimates, which reported 91 deaths from 350 suspected infections. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, has already prompted the World Health Organization to declare an international health emergency. No approved vaccine or specific treatment currently exists for the Bundibugyo variant of the virus, which is one of the less common strains of Ebola. \ “We have recorded roughly 131 deaths in total and we have around 513 suspected cases,” Kamba said during an appearance on Congolese nat...

Togo has announced the removal of visa requirements for citizens of all African countries visiting the nation for short stays of up to 30 days. The policy was announced on Tuesday, May 19, in a statement issued by Togo’s Ministry of Security through its official X account. According to the ministry, the decision forms part of efforts aimed at promoting African integration, mobility and cooperation across the continent. Under the new arrangement, African nationals holding valid national passports will be allowed to enter Togo without obtaining a visa for visits lasting up to 30 days. “Togo takes a historic step in strengthening African integration. Henceforth, all nationals of African states holding a valid national passport may enter Togolese territory without a visa, for a stay of u...

The Nigeria Police Force says it has rescued 30 Malian nationals from what it described as a human trafficking and fraudulent exploitation syndicate operating in Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement issued on Monday, May 18, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the victims were held at residential locations in Mararaba and Karu while 13 suspects linked to the network were arrested. According to the police, the suspected syndicate leader was identified as Abdul Ngaki. Other suspects arrested included Fatimah Kulibali, Ahmad Kasango, Sidibe Musa, Muhammad Dembele, Saidu Traore, Ali Koulibaly, Abdul Ngeki, Ahmed Sirma, Laya Bando, Aisha Dembele, Abi Togo and Awa Tesure. Placid said investigations began after intelligence reports emerged concerning the disa...

The Osun State University has secured full accreditation for 29 academic programmes from the National Universities Commission. This is contained in a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Ademola Adesoji, on Tuesday in Osogbo. Adesoji explained that all academic programmes presented for accreditation in October/November 2025 received full accreditation. He said the development affirmed the institution’s growing reputation as one of the country’s fast-rising and academically stable universities. He stated that the approval was conveyed in a letter signed by the NUC Director of Accreditation, Abraham Chundusu, following the accreditation exercise conducted across various disciplines in the institution. Adesoji said the accredited programmes covered ...

The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), has implemented a new Taxpayer Identification (Tax ID) system for all taxable persons in the country. The announcement was revealed on Monday, May 18, in a notice shared via the agency’s X handle. According to the NRS, the initiative is backed by Sections 6, 7, and 8 of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, which mandates every taxable person to obtain a Tax ID. The agency said the new system is aimed at strengthening tax administration, improving transparency, and streamlining service delivery across federal and sub-national tax authorities. “The Tax ID will serve as a single, unified identity for all taxpayers, enabling seamless interaction with tax authorities at both federal an...